Summertime Blues

I've always found the pace of summer to be exciting. While everything seems to move more slowly (especially in the recent heat we've been having), the priority shift from to-do lists to outdoor happenings always puts a spring in my step and inspires me to take advantage of the additional hours of sunshine.

After a busy day at the office, I joined G for an impromptu walk downtown. Even at 6 p.m., the sun was beating down, but I felt like I had outsmarted it by keeping my outfit simple, with white sneakers and a gingham collared jumper. Cinched around the waist with a black belt, it's something that could easily work with some black stilettos—but I'll save that for fall.

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